The Asger Juel Larsen Spring/Summer 2015 menswear collection graced the runway stage at Copenhagen Fashion Week and managed to set a dramatic tone for the summer season.
Mixing together retro and futuristic references, the designer fuses neon surfer and scuba styles with an edgy punk rock inspiration and creates magic with his signature brand of youthful elegance.
Whether looking to sci-fi imagery for his inspiration or referencing punk rock icon Johnny Ramone's dark look, Asger Juel Larsen challenges society's beauty ideals with his bold and youthful staples. Gothic and androgynous inspirations are also present in the collection that fuses together black hair looks and a darkened palette with vivid pops of neon orange and yellow tones.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Gothic Punk Fashion
- Designers can incorporate dark, edgy, and androgynous elements into fashion to challenge traditional beauty ideals.
- Retro-futuristic Style
- Mixing retro and futuristic elements in fashion designs can create a unique and unexpected aesthetic.
- Neon Surfing Apparel
- Incorporating bright neon colors into surfing and scuba styles can create a bold and eye-catching look.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion designers and retailers can tap into the gothic punk and retro-futuristic trends to create unique and disruptive designs for consumers.
- Surfing Apparel
- Surfing and scuba apparel manufacturers can create bold and eye-catching designs by incorporating neon colors into their products.
- Hair and Beauty
- Hair and makeup artists can take inspiration from the gothic and androgynous elements of gothic punk fashion to create daring and unconventional looks for clients.
